Leslie Hook, "Energy Rivals Scramble to Secure Resources: China's Rapid Growth puts in on a Potential Collision Course with the U.S. Over Oil and Gas,"Financial Times, January 21, 2011

"Does Helping the Planet Hurt the Poor? No, if the West Makes Sacrifices," Peter Singer; "Yes, if We Listen to Green Extremists," Bjorn Lomborg, The Wall Street Journal, January 22-23, 2011

There is also a fascinating video that anyone interested in global resources may want to watch:

"Interview With James King, editor of the FT China Confidential Report," which can be found at www.ft.com/chinaworld; Mr. King talks about resources-related issues associated with China's economic growth